The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has opened the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs-XV) inviting online applications for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts across 28 RRBs; an indicative total of 13,706 vacancies has been computed from the notification annexures. Online registration runs from 01 September 2026 to 27 September 2026 (extended window), and candidates must apply only through the official IBPS registration portal. This article summarises key dates, vacancy details, eligibility, fees, exam structure, application steps and official links relevant to applicants.
Overview
The recruitment covers Group “A” Officer posts (Scale-I, II and III) and Group “B” Office Assistant (Multipurpose) across participating RRBs. The process is conducted by IBPS on behalf of the 28 Regional Rural Banks; the notification and corrigendum provide RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup. Candidates should note the application window, post-wise eligibility, age limits, fee structure and selection stages before applying online.
Important dates
Key application and exam timelines as provided in the notification and subsequent corrigendum are listed below. Candidates should monitor the official website for any updates or notified edit-window dates.
| Activity | Schedule / Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration of application | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (extended to 27.09.2026) |
| Payment of application fee/intimation charges (online) | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (extended to 27.09.2026) |
| Extended online registration & payment | 01.09.2026 to 27.09.2026 |
| Edit window to modify/correct application form | For 2 days after closure of registration (date to be notified on the official website) |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Preliminary exam – Officers (Scale I) | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Preliminary exam – Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 06, 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main and Officer Scale-II/III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Exam | 30 January 2027 |
| Result of Preliminary exam | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Call letter download – Main/Single exam | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Declaration of result – Main/Single (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January 2027 |
| Call letter download – Interview (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January 2027 |
| Conduct of Interview (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January / February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment (all posts) | February / March 2027 |
Vacancy details
IBPS has published RRB-wise and category-wise vacancies in Annexure-I of the notification. The following computed totals exclude one participating bank (Tripura Gramin Bank) that reported “NR” for all posts; the final reported vacancy may be higher.
| Post Name | No. of Posts (computed, indicative) |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (all specialisations combined) | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total (computed, excluding NR entries) | 13,706 |
Eligibility and essential qualifications
Educational requirements vary by post and must be satisfied as on the last date of online registration (21.09.2026). CGPA/OGPA holders must convert grades to percentage as per their university rules and ensure results were declared on or before 27.09.2026.
| Post | Essential Educational Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience (where required) |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; proficiency in local language; computer knowledge desirable | Not required |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; preference for agriculture/IT/management/law/economics/accountancy backgrounds; local language proficiency required | Not required |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate; preference to specified subject backgrounds | 2 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
| Officer Scale-II – Information Technology Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | Degree in Law with minimum 50% aggregate marks | 2 years as an advocate or as a Law Officer in a bank/financial institution |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | Chartered Accountant, or MBA in Finance from a recognised university/institution | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing from a recognised university | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture with minimum 50% aggregate | 2 years in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate; preference to specified subject backgrounds | Minimum 5 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
Nationality and age limits
Candidates must meet nationality requirements and the prescribed age limits as on 01.09.2026. Age relaxations apply to reserved categories as per IBPS rules.
| Post | Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026) |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 years |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18, below 30 years |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | Above 21, below 32 years |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Above 21, below 40 years |
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC (NCL); 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD); additional relaxations apply to Ex-Servicemen and, for Office Assistant, to certain categories of women as notified. Only one other category of relaxation may be combined with SC/ST/OBC where applicable.
Application fee
Application fees/intimation charges are payable online only during the registration window. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay fees separately for each application.
| Category | Fee (Officer Scale I/II/III) | Fee (Office Assistant) |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD (and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant) | ₹175 (inclusive of GST) | ₹175 (inclusive of GST) |
| All other candidates | ₹850 (inclusive of GST) | ₹850 (inclusive of GST) |
Bank transaction charges for online payment, if any, must be borne by the candidate.
Exam pattern and marking scheme
The recruitment uses online objective tests with stage-wise differences by post. Tests include sectional papers and time limits as prescribed for preliminary, main or single-level exams. A penalty of 0.25 marks is applied for each wrong answer in objective tests; unattempted questions are not penalised.
Key structure highlights provided in the notification:
- Preliminary exam (Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I): Reasoning and Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude; 80 marks; 45 minutes.
- Main exam (Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I): Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude; 200 marks; 120 minutes.
- Officer Scale-III single-level exam: Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation; 200 marks; 120 minutes.
Selection process
Selection stages vary by post and combine online examinations and interviews where applicable. Weightage and qualifying marks are prescribed for officer interviews.
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment (based on Main Exam marks and actual vacancies reported by the RRB).
- Officer Scale-I: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment.
- Officer Scale-II & III: Single-level online exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment.
- Interview: Out of 100 marks; minimum qualifying marks are 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
- Weightage for Officer posts: 80% online exam and 20% interview.
- Interviews are coordinated by the Nodal RRB with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted only through the IBPS online registration portal. Follow the steps below and ensure all uploads meet the specifications in Annexure-III of the notification.
- Visit the official IBPS website and open the “CRP for RRBs” link.
- Choose the appropriate link for Officers (Scale-I, II & III) or Office Assistants (Multipurpose).
- Click “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and enter basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password (also sent by SMS/email).
- Log in with the provisional credentials to complete the application form and upload required documents (photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, Class 10 certificate, and category/disability certificates where applicable).
- Pay the application fee/intimation charges online during the registration window.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
Documents required
Candidates must keep scanned copies of all required certificates and identity documents ready for upload as per the specifications in the notification.
- Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or Class 10/SSLC certificate showing DOB).
- Photo identity proof.
- Mark-sheets/certificates for the qualifying degree (result declared on or before 27.09.2026).
- Experience certificate(s), where applicable.
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in prescribed format, where applicable.
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates, where applicable.
- Disability certificate/UDID card, where applicable.
- Ex-servicemen documents (discharge certificate/pension payment order or relevant proforma), where applicable.
Important links
Candidates should use only the official links below for the notification, corrigendum and online application.
- Official website: https://www.ibps.in/
- Official notification PDF: CRP-RRBs-XV notification (PDF)
- Extension / Corrigendum PDF: Approved Corrigendum for Extension (PDF)
- Direct online application portal: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrboaxvaug26/
Final notes
Applicants must ensure they meet the nationality, educational, age and experience criteria before applying. Since vacancy numbers and some timelines are RRB-dependent, candidates are advised to consult Annexure-I of the official notification for RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup and to refer to the official IBPS website for any further updates or corrigenda.
